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Operations Manager Truck Driver

Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Salary:
Shs 40,000 & Above
Posted:
April 20, 2024

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BERNARD KARIUKI WAITHERA

PO BOX — ***-*****Nairobi-Kenya

Mobile No: +254*********

E-mail: ad446c@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Manager: WESTLANDS COMMUTER SERVICES L.T.D - from 2019 to date.

Route Planning and Optimization:

●Develop and optimize transportation routes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.

●Monitor traffic conditions, weather, and other factors to make real-time adjustments to routes.

Fleet Management:

●Oversee the maintenance and inspection of the company's vehicles to ensure they meet safety and regulatory standards.

●Coordinate with mechanics and service providers for repairs and regular maintenance.

Route Planning and Optimization:

Develop and optimize transportation routes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.

Monitor traffic conditions, weather, and other factors to make real-time adjustments to routes.

Fleet Management:

Oversee the maintenance and inspection of the company's vehicles to ensure they meet safety and regulatory standards.

Coordinate with mechanics and service providers for repairs and regular maintenance.

Driver Management:

Recruit, train, and manage a team of drivers.

Ensure that drivers comply with traffic laws, company policies, and safety regulations.

Monitor driver performance and address any issues or concerns.

Compliance and Regulations:

Stay informed about and ensure compliance with transportation regulations, licensing requirements, and safety standards.

Prepare and submit necessary documentation for permits, licenses, and regulatory compliance.

TRUCK DRIVER/BUS DRIVER

PROFILE SUMMARY

12+ years’ track record of accident free in driving various types of motor vehicle and exemplarily duty performance. Highly experience Bus/Truck Driver with exceptional driving skill and ability to maintain safety and follow scheduled. Ability to communicate clearly and positively with customers to facilitate perfect enjoyable working environment.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to operate, Truck, Bus, MHE Equipment.

Holder Class A or B CDL with P endorsement with BCE License authorized by official stamp.

Ability to maneuver tractor-trailer perfectly.

Experienced at couple and uncouple trailer.

Capable of carrying 70tn or more

Holder of clean record accident free Certificate of competency from commandant -Traffic

Possess driver's license with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

Ability to speak fluent English

possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 15 months of remaining validity AND with at least 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2016-Todate Express-Trans Company

Position: Shuttle Bus Driver

Duties & responsibilities

Performing basic maintenance by checking the bus tires, lights, and oil before departure.

Reporting to and receiving assignments, instructions, and directions from the Foreman or General Foreman.

Reading and interpreting instructions and documentation and plan work activities.

Driving bus to transport passengers and staff.

Observing and following all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment, complying with local traffic regulations, and reporting delays or accidents.

Have an official jurisdiction report of the driving history for 5+ years

Holder Class A or B CDL with P endorsement to operate buses up to 50 passengers over 26001 pounds.

Greeting passengers and engaging them in conversation in a bid to make them feel welcomed.

Have 12+years’ experience in driving buses with manual transmissions

Picking up and dropping off passengers at

Keeping passengers clued-up of likely delays.

Attending to passengers’ queries regarding schedules, routes, and transfer points

reported any disruptions to a central dispatcher.

Has a class B CDL with 19 months of remaining validity

Following related safety regulations, contract different locations.

Following a predetermined route on a time schedule.

Helping disabled travelers get on and off the bus.

Requirements, company policies, and operating procedures.

Performing other duties as assigned by the foreman of supervisor

Sep 2013-March 2016: PARK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Position: Shuttle Bus Driver

Duties & responsibilities

Ensured compliance with applicable company governing policies and regulations.

Reported to and received assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman.

Read and interpreted instructions and documentation and plans work activities.

Drove bus to transport passengers in support of military staff and the client.

Observed and followed all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment, complying with local traffic regulations, and reporting delays or accidents as they occur.

Received and followed directions and instructions from dispatcher.

Performed daily maintenance checks.

Attended to passengers’ queries regarding schedules, routes, and transfer points

reported any disruptions to a central dispatcher.

Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures.

Held Class A or B CDL with P endorsement to operate buses up to 50 passengers over 26001 pounds

Ensured their vehicle is clean and tidy.

Be clean and tidy, and be properly attired and wear enclosed shoes.

Behaved with civility and propriety towards any intending passengers, passengers, other bus drivers and authorized officers

Observed traffic rules

Delivered lost property to its owner, company office or a police station.

Handed over driver license and driver authority card with courtesy to authorized officer when requested to do so.

Performed other duties as assigned.

March 2011- July 2013: DynCorp International (Afghanistan)

Position: Shuttle Bus Driver

Duties & responsibilities

Transported passengers and military to and from the fright line

Ensured compliance with applicable governing policies and regulations on road

Observed and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing seat belt and any required personal safety equipment

Reported incident or accidents as they occur to the foreman

Received and followed directions and instructions from dispatcher

Maintained cleanliness of bus

Performed daily maintenance checks in the bus.

Completed all required mission logs such as vehicle inspection log and personnel accountability logs

Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman.

Read and interpreted instructions and documentation and planned work activities

Changed tires in the event of punctures or tire bursts and ensured that spare tires are in good condition.

Greeted passengers and engaged them in conversation in a bid to make them feel welcomed.

Had experience in driving buses with manual transmissions

Performed preventative and general maintenance on bus by ensuring that vehicular fluids are topped up and tire pressure is accurate.

Performed other duties and activities as directed by the logistics manager.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

: Consolata Driving School

: Driving License BCE class

1995-1999 : Uthiru high school

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

1986-1994 : St Joseph primary school

Kenya certificate of primary education

HOBBIES

Playing rugby, basketball

Socialising

Community /Social work responsibility

Travelling

REFERENCES

Mr. Samuel Michael Kinyanjui

Director,Tummer Agencies Ltd.

Tel. No. +254722 - 762591

Nairobi, Kenya

Mr. Samuel M. Magu

Tel. No. +254725 - 439689

Nairobi, Kenya

Mark A.Andwati,

Director Rockphat travels Ltd,

Tel +254*********



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